Macbook running hot since installing Big Sur

My MacBook Pro is running hot since installing Big Sur. I see others have or had this problem but don't see any reference to a solution. Suggestions?

Thanks!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 7:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2021 9:41 AM

Try Resetting SMC. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


About the SMC

The system management controller is responsible for managing behaviors related to these features:

  • Power, including the power button and power to the USB ports
  • Battery and charging
  • Fans and other thermal-management features
  • Indicators or sensors such as status indicator lights (sleep status, battery charging status, and others), the sudden motion sensor, the ambient light sensor, and keyboard backlighting
  • Behavior when opening and closing the lid of a notebook computer


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Feb 10, 2021 9:41 AM in response to germain115

Try Resetting SMC. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


About the SMC

The system management controller is responsible for managing behaviors related to these features:

  • Power, including the power button and power to the USB ports
  • Battery and charging
  • Fans and other thermal-management features
  • Indicators or sensors such as status indicator lights (sleep status, battery charging status, and others), the sudden motion sensor, the ambient light sensor, and keyboard backlighting
  • Behavior when opening and closing the lid of a notebook computer


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Macbook running hot since installing Big Sur

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